EVEN though there were fewer daffodils than usual at Tedburn St Mary Spring Flower Show, it was daffodils that took the Best in Show shield.  Grown by Martyn Rich, he had several varieties in the one vase.

Martin Rich’s daffodils won the Best in Show shield. SR 9598
Martin Rich’s daffodils won the Best in Show shield. SR 9598 (Crediton Courier)

Oddly, a large number of camellia were entered compared to the usual display, 22 altogether this year with the winner being Silver Celebration grown by Marie Finlinson. 

Silver Celebration was the name of the white camellia (right) that won a first prize for Marie Finlinson. SR 9586
Silver Celebration was the name of the white camellia (right) that won a first prize for Marie Finlinson. SR 9586 (Crediton Courier)

The cup for gaining most points went to show secretary Jackie Titchen and the children’s cup was won by Izzy.  Last autumn all 97 pupils of Tedburn School were given a daffodil bulb.  Most were now in flower and were entered in the show.

One of the children’s Easter card entries. SR 9590
One of the children’s Easter card entries. SR 9590 (Crediton Courier)

Easter cards had been entered by the children of Tedburn playgroup Sarah’s School and from Whimple School.

Winners among the playgroup were Laila, Harry, and T and J Titchin and Rosie.  For Whimple winners were S Munday, Alice and Harry.  

A few of the many potted daffodils grown by the Tedburn School pupils. SR 9594
A few of the many potted daffodils grown by the Tedburn School pupils. SR 9594 (Crediton Courier)

Among the stalls were plants and seeds and Easter ideas that included felted bunnies.

There was a good choice of cakes, tea or coffee and a raffle.